# NTSB investigations: Continental C85 series, PA

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA26LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA245.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Renovo, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 7, 2026 · N47123 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control during an off-airport landing.
- [NTSB ERA22LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA072.md): Aeronca O58B · Jonestown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 18, 2021 · N47523 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s incorrect glide path and landing flare, which resulted in a collision with obstacles on final approach and a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA21LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA348.md): Cessna 140 · Bloomsburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 25, 2021 · N76596 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing rollout, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA18CA456](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA456.md): Luscombe 8 · Pottsville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2018 · N2022K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA12CA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA403.md): Luscombe 8E · Selinsgrove, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2012 · N2052K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC96LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA132.md): Cessna 140A · Edinboro, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1996 · N3788V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose over. The tailwind was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC88DHA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88DHA04.md): Banks/Mong Sport · Marshalls Creek, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 8, 1988 · N25JJ · Substantial damage
  > The homebuilt airplane impacted the ground in a steep nose down attitude among three tall pine trees. After impact, it bounced back about three feet & came to rest. There was no damage to the trees. An exam of the prop revealed no evidence of the engine…
- [NTSB NYC88LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA017.md): Piper J-4 · St. Paul, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1987 · N28205 · Substantial damage
  > The flight was enroute from mount pleasant to winchester, Virginia on a heading of 140 degrees and at 4500 feet. About 25-30 minutes into the flight, engine power loss was experienced. The pilot switched from the auxilliary to the main fuel tank and applied…
- [NTSB NYC87LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA224.md): Ercoupe 415-C · York, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1987 · N99236 · Substantial damage
  > The Ercoupe model 415 experienced a loss of power in flight. The pilot made a forced landing in a field. He went under some power lines, however, he could not avoid the telephone lines and went through them. The pilot received serious injuries and the…
- [NTSB NYC85FA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FA222.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Carlisle, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1985 · N3064H · Destroyed
  > During the second takeoff attempt from a pvt grass strip witnesses heard the eng sputter then quit soon after liftoff. The acft then descended to ground impact and burned. The acft had not been flown adn was kept out of doors for several months while the…
- [NTSB NYC84LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA324.md): Cessna 140 · Harrisburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1984 · N2053N · Substantial damage
  > Acft was landed downwind in light wind conditions by student plt. On roll-out, after normal braking was applied for deceleration, acft began to drift right. Student applied left brake as CFI also applied corrective left brake. Left brake connecting rod failed…
- [NTSB NYC84LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA132.md): Cessna 140 · Jeanette, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1984 · N3BQ · Substantial damage
  > One of the aircrew members was buying the acft & was receiving dual instruction before flying solo. After several landings, he flared for a 3-point landing. During the landing roll, the acft began drifting left & the student correctedback to the right. The…
- [NTSB NYC83LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA232.md): Cessna 120 · Punxsutawney, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1983 · N77321 · Substantial damage
  > According to the pilot when he entered the aircraft he found that the master switch had been left on and the battery wasdown. He flew around the airport for about 45 min, to recharge the battery prior to departing for his destination. He arrived at his…
- [NTSB NYC82FGT01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FGT01.md): Aeronca 7BCM · York, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Oct 4, 1981 · N9329H · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC80FGM09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FGM09.md): Cessna 140 · Butler, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 15, 1979 · N90035 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC76AN123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76AN123.md): Aeronca 11BC · Bally, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 18, 1976 · N9807E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75FGM44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75FGM44.md): Aeronca 7DC · Ducansville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 17, 1975 · N2095A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75FHD27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75FHD27.md): Erco 415-C · West Chester, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 23, 1974 · N99907 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC73FHA06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73FHA06.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Perkasie, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 16, 1972 · N4008A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC73FGM05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73FGM05.md): Cessna 140 · Slippery Rock, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 19, 1972 · N72765 · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC72FHA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72FHA02.md): Cessna 140 · Line Lexington, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 5, 1971 · N1903V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC71FGM29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC71FGM29.md): Luscombe 8E · Dubois, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jan 31, 1971 · N1808K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC71FHD15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC71FHD15.md): Luscombe 8E · Phoenixville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 16, 1970 · N1663K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC70F0177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC70F0177.md): Midget II 1-A · Langhorne, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 12, 1969 · N7191 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC70F0193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC70F0193.md): Oldfield BGL · Export, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 11, 1969 · N181H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC70D0047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC70D0047.md): Erco 415-C · Bradford, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 29, 1969 · N99739 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC69D0218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC69D0218.md): Helicom SAH100 · Finleyville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 11, 1968 · N828Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC68F0279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68F0279.md): Cessna 140 · Bedford, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 18, 1967 · N89747 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC68D0040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68D0040.md): Cessna 140 · Corry, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 4, 1967 · N89338 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC68F0041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68F0041.md): Aeronca 11CC · Industry, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 18, 1967 · N4178E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC67D0553](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67D0553.md): Cessna 140 · West Chester, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 26, 1967 · N72995 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC67F0487](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67F0487.md): Erco 4I5-CD · West Mifflin, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 4, 1967 · N3913H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC67F0683](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67F0683.md): Cessna 120 · Tarentum, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 5, 1967 · N77474 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC67F0341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67F0341.md): Cessna 140 · Danville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 30, 1966 · N1992V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC66D0568](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66D0568.md): Cessna 140 · Corry, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 21, 1966 · N89404 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC66F0230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66F0230.md): Cessna 140 · Keating, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 16, 1965 · N76066 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC66F0106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66F0106.md): Cessna 120 · Beaver Falls, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 15, 1965 · N2729N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC66F0019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66F0019.md): Cessna 140 · Zelienople, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 26, 1965 · N508D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X0324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0324.md): Aeronca 7DC · Bridgeville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 18, 1964 · N4533E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X3883](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3883.md): Ercoupe 415C · Easton, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 9, 1964 · N94396 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X1899](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1899.md): Funk B85C · Corry, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 23, 1964 · N81190 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X0514](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0514.md): Ercoupe 415C · Bristol, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 9, 1964 · N99158 · Substantial damage

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'PA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17008'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17008&state=PA

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